Atticus (poet)
Anonymous poet
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Atticus is the pseudonym of an anonymous Canadian poet.[1][2][3][4] He is the author of five books, including The Dark Between Stars and The Truth About Magic, both of which are New York Times Best Sellers.[5][6]
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Atticus writes poetry, epigrams, and aphorisms incorporating themes of love, relationships, and adventure.[7][8][9] Atticus made the decision to remain anonymous[10] after losing a famous friend to addiction in 2017.[11][12][13] In 2018, another poet, Collin Yost, revealed his identity as former MTV star Duncan Penn.[1]
Career
Atticus began writing poetry in 2013 after being inspired by a friendship with the American actor Michael Madsen. He wrote his first poem in Paris in 2013.[14][15] Atticus chooses to remain anonymous as a symbol of spreading art with fame after losing a celebrity friend to addiction.[16] Atticus has been a long supporter of the nonprofit To Write Love On Her Arms, which supports mental health services and awareness for youth.[17]
In 2022, Atticus launched Lost Poet Wine with the American spirit company AMASS. A wine brand designed to “bring poetry and wine together”.[18][19][20]
Publications
The Dark Between Stars is a New York Times bestseller. It has been translated into fourteen languages.[21] It was nominated for Goodreads Book of the Year in 2018.
The Truth About Magic was released on September 10, 2019, and became a New York Times bestseller. It was nominated for Goodreads Book of the Year in 2019.
Love Her Wild is his debut book. It was a nationally and internationally bestselling book. It has been translated into 14 languages, including German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese, and was nominated for Goodreads Book of the Year.[22][23]
LVOE: Poems, Epigrams & Aphorisms was released on November 1, 2022. It was an Instant International and National Bestseller.[24]
SPARK: The One Sentence Journal is a short-form journal released by Atticus to promote joy and positive mental health.
The Best of Atticus Collection: In Nov 2023, Atticus released a “Best Of” collection of favorite poems.
LVOE Vol II: Poems, Epigrams & Aphorisms was released on Feb 15th, 2024. It was an Instant International and National Bestseller.[25]
Reception
In 2016, Atticus was named the #1 Poet To Follow by Teen Vogue magazine.[26] In 2022, The Times called Atticus “Byron for the Instagram generation”[27][28] and the same year, he was named "The World's Most Tattooable Poet" by Galore Magazine.[29][30][31]
He is criticized for the quality of his poetry which has been described as generic and repetitive.[32][33][1] The content of his poetry is also criticized as manipulative, particularly in the context of his audience of mostly teen girls.[32][33][1] Colin Yost, who revealed Atticus' identity in 2018, is a critic of Atticus and has described him as a “thief” and an “appropriator of old classics".[1]